Warehouse Inventory Control Clerk I

Title: Warehouse Clerk
Location: San Leandro Milk Plant : San Leandro, CA 94577
Reason for role: Leave of Absence Coverage only
Payrate: $25.00 per hour W2 / Contract
Duration: Uptil 6 months
Shift: 1st shift: 6:30am - 3pm Tuesday through Saturday
Selected candidates will interview interview onsite at San Leandro Milk Plant.

Position Summary:

• We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Warehouse Clerk to support daily warehouse shipping operations, inventory control, transportation coordination, and administrative activities. This role serves as a key communication link between warehouse operations, drivers, stores, customers, vendors, and internal departments to ensure accurate and timely shipment processing.
• The ideal candidate will have experience in logistics, inventory management, shipping documentation, and customer service within a warehouse, manufacturing, or distribution environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Shipping & Distribution:

Coordinate HTST loadout activities and daily shipping schedules.

Check in drivers and coordinate load departures.

Manage chill chain documentation and compliance requirements.

Communicate shipment information and status updates via email and phone.

Process final invoices and loadout markouts.

Support shipping operations for Northern California store deliveries.

Inventory & Logistics:

Perform inventory adjustments and transaction corrections.

Maintain loadout records and shipping documentation.

Process credits and inventory-related adjustments.

Track customer shipments and assist with issue resolution.

Ensure accurate inventory and shipment data is maintained.

CHEP Pallet Management:

Receive, process, and track CHEP pallet transactions.

Process CHEP invoices and reconciliation activities.

Enter and maintain pallet transactions for outside customers.

Monitor and maintain accurate pallet inventory records.

Reporting & Administrative Support:

Complete shift logs and operational reports.

Track and enter machine-hour information.

Maintain daily operational records and files.

Process M&W data entry and reporting requirements.

Prepare accruals and support month-end close activities.

Ensure all required paperwork is completed accurately and on time.

Customer & Vendor Support:

Process shipping documentation, returns, and related paperwork.

Coordinate with customers, carriers, and vendors regarding shipments and pallet transactions.

Respond to operational inquiries and provide administrative support to the warehouse team.

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED.

Minimum 1 year of experience in warehouse operations, logistics, transportation, shipping, inventory control, or administrative support.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Outlook.

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Strong communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in food manufacturing, dairy, distribution, or warehouse operations.

Experience with inventory management, shipping documentation, invoicing, and accruals.

Familiarity with transportation logistics and shipping systems.

Experience with CHEP pallet management and reconciliation.

Experience working with drivers, carriers, and delivery operations.

Strongly prefer bilingual speakers who are able to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to work in a warehouse and manufacturing environment.

Ability to sit, stand, and walk throughout the shift.

Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.